Scope
Description
St Helens College and Knowsley College provide bus passes to students to allow them to commute to College and any work placement activities.
Contract 1. Provision of home to college public transport bus passes to college students
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,169,000 excluding VAT
- £1,169,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 20 July 2026
- 10 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional passes dependant on student demand
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Contract locations
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not applicable
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Supplier holds the bus franchise for the surrounding area.
Supplier
ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LIMITED
- Companies House: 01990871
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVM-8592-TQLX
1 Admiral Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
United Kingdom
Email: marshalla@arrivanw.co.uk
Website: https://www.arrivagroup.com/
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of home to college public transport bus passes to college students
Contracting authority
St Helens College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006174
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLZ-2597-YGWD
Water Street
St Helens
WA10 1PP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@sthelens.ac.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government